Bars, street spots, small gamerooms with limited space can now accommodate popular skill game

GARDENA, CA -- New from Andamiro USA Corp. is Baseball Pro Junior, a smaller version of the manufacturer's original Baseball Pro arcade game introduced a year ago. The compact model is now shipping to amusement operators nationwide. The original is still available.

"Operators asked us to make a smaller version of Baseball Pro, so here it is" said Andamiro USA Corp. president of sales Drew Maniscalco. "The Junior model is a good fit for bars and taverns, among other coin-op street locations, as well as entertainment centers looking to save space."

One of Andamiro's specialties is integrating mechanical engineering and electronic design, which is evidenced by Baseball Pro's ability to simulate the real game. Baseball Pro Junior offers the same feature-rich gameplay as the original, which updates a classic arcade game genre for today's players. Andamiro's baseball lineup pays homage to the mechanical "pitch-and-bat" arcade machines of the 1950s.

The company's novel baseball bat interface and automatic pitching mechanism are key to the game's popularity. The player uses a miniature bat to hit the ball onto the playfield; they apply their skill to direct the ball away from the "out" holes, and into the base hit and homerun target openings. When they make a hit, runners advance from base to base. Good batting technique is rewarded with tickets. Audio play-by-play commentary and responsive illumination effects enhance the experience.

"Baseball Pro is designed to cultivate a following of steady players," Maniscalco observed. "This is a great piece for operators who are looking to add entertainment value to their locations -- so look no further!"

Based in Gardena, CA, Andamiro USA Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Andamiro Co. Ltd., a Korean game manufacturer founded in 1992. Andamiro designs and produces ticket redemption amusements, prize merchandisers and sports games, along with the Pump It Up dance simulator line. Andamiro opened its U.S. office in 2000 in southern California.